Legislation Collection (#4)

The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)
3057288 The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

France, in the midst of the law-making kings and French juriconsults
AIS5378734 France, in the midst of the law-making kings and French juriconsults, receives the Constitutional Charter from Louis XVIII, ceiling of the Camondo room, Louvre, Paris

Dog-Days, Legislation going to the Dogs (engraving)
5997837 Dog-Days, Legislation going to the Dogs (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog-Days, Legislation going to the Dogs)

Inauguration Of The XII Legislature, The Royal Procession Arrives At Palazzo Madama, In Rome, On 16 Corr (Colour Litho)
2798322 Inauguration Of The XII Legislature, The Royal Procession Arrives At Palazzo Madama, In Rome, On 16 Corr (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Imperial or official Chinese regulations
CHT265533 Imperial or official Chinese regulations by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from a grave of the official Xi ; each strip 27.8 x 0.6 x 0.1 cms;)

Napoleon I Bonaparte, French emperor (1769-1821) introduced in Rome in 1806 the Code of
AIS5363087 Napoleon I Bonaparte, French emperor (1769-1821) introduced in Rome in 1806 the Code of Laws (painting) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); Museo Napoleonico, Rome

The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)
3057287 The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper)
3057286 The Bill of Rights, copy signed at Federal Hall, 1789 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Workers Handbook, 1856 (print) (b / w photo)
CHT163869 Workers Handbook, 1856 (print) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee Pierre-Gaudin, Puteaux, France; (add.info)

Charles Sterett Ridgely, 1803. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
Charles Sterett Ridgely, 1803

David Lloyd-George denouncing the measures to make the control of religious teaching to the parish and not to the County Council. Date: 1902

Meeting of the Birmingham Political Union, 1832-33. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Meeting of the Birmingham Political Union, 1832-33. Painting depicts the meeting of the Unions on New Hall Hill, Birmingham May 7th, 1832

Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn, May 1738. Creator: William Hogarth
Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn, May 1738

Crowns, Mitres, Maces, etc. 1755. Creator: William Hogarth
Crowns, Mitres, Maces, etc. 1755

Frontispiece for the Instruzione a Cancellieri, 1635. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Frontispiece for the Instruzione a Cancellieri, 1635

Chilon, Legislator & Philosopher of Sparta, ca. 1615. Creator: Jan Muller
Chilon, Legislator & Philosopher of Sparta, ca. 1615

The Dog Bill Committee, drawn by T. Landseer, 1844. Creator: Thomas Landseer
The Dog Bill Committee, drawn by T. Landseer, 1844. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

The Corn-Laws, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Corn-Laws, 1845. Descriptive History of the Laws relative to the Importation and Exportation of Corn. Article discussing the the Corn Laws

The Grey Column, Newcastle, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Grey Column, Newcastle, 1845. View of Greys Monument in Newcastle upon Tyne, erected in 1838. It was built in recognistion of Earl Greys passing of the Great Reform Act of 1832

EGERIA AND NUMA
NUMA, second king of Rome, is instructed by the nymph EGERIA in his wise legislation for the Roman people Date: circa 680 BC

Cartoon, Oliver Asks For Less -- LLOYD GEORGE AND JOHN BULL. Date: 1912

The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going To Hannover, January 23, 1784

Opinions on The Divorce Bill!!, June 2, 1800. June 2, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Opinions on The Divorce Bill!!, June 2, 1800

The Funding Bill, 1881. Creator: Eastman Johnson
The Funding Bill, 1881

The New Compensation Act - 1906 - Butler takes a tumble
The New Compensation Act - Butler " Heres a go. I m goin to break me leg" - a Butler is not unduly concerned at his tumble down the stairs to the wine cellar

Magna Charta Island, c1870. Magna Carta Island on the River Thames in Berkshire, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215

Additional act to the constitutions of the Empire, 22 April 1815, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Additional act to the constitutions of the Empire, 22 April 1815, (1921). Acte additionnel aux constitutions de l Empire. Document signed by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Going to the Fair with it!... 1837. Creator: John Doyle
Going to the Fair with it!. A Cant Phrase for doing any thing in an extravagant way - Known it is presumed to most persons, 1837

Preparatory notes for the Concordat, 22 November 1800, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Preparatory notes for the Concordat, 22 November 1800, (1921). Notes preparatoires au Concordat. The Concordat of 1801 was an agreement between Napoleon Bonaparte

John, (1166-1216), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John, (1166-1216), 1830. John (1166-1216) King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. Nicknamed John Lackland because he was not expected to inherit significant lands

Richard Cobden, c1850, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Richard Cobden, c1850, (c1884). Richard Cobden (1804-1865) English manufacturer, Radical and Liberal statesman, educated locally with further study at the London Institution

Henry Grattan, c1810, (c1880). Creator: James Ramsay
Henry Grattan, c1820, (c1880). Henry Grattan (1746-1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons, who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament

House of Commons, 1846: Robert Peel announcing his Conversion to Free Trade Principles
The House of Commons in 1846: Sir Robert Peel announcing his Conversion to Free Trade Principles during the Corn Law Debate, January 22, (1901)

The Passage of the Home Rule Bill from the Commons to the Lords, September 2, 1893, (1901). The Second Home Rule Bill (Government of Ireland Bill 1893)

Magna Charta Island, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Magna Charta Island, 1890. In 1215, King John sealed the Magna Carta on Magna Charta Island on the River Thames facing Runnymede. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Anglican English Gothic cathedral in Salisbury, completed from 1220-1258, has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom

The Duke of Queensberry and Dover presenting the Act of Union to Queen Anne, 1773. James Douglas, (1662-1711) Scottish nobleman presenting the Acts of Union 1707 to Queen Anne

John Allan Powell, Esq. c1820. Creator: T Wright
John Allan Powell, Esq. c1820. Portrait of British solicitor John Allan Powell (c1781-1859). From an album containing portraits and satirical caricatures related to the trial of Queen Caroline

B. Bergami, c1820. Creator: Charles-Philibert de Lasteyrie
B. Bergami, c1820. Portrait of Bartolommeo Bergami (c1783-1842), Italian servant and companion of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

The Lord Chancellor, c1820. Creator: T Wright
The Lord Chancellor, c1820. Portrait of John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. From an album containing portraits

William Austin, Her Majestys Protege, c1820. Creator: Unknown
William Austin, Her Majestys Protege, c1820. Portrait of William Austin (1802-1857), adopted son of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Satirical cartoon, with a quote from Southeys " Minor Poems", vol. iii p. 103

Count Bergami, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Count Bergami, c1820. Portrait of Bartolommeo Bergami (c1783-1842), Italian servant and companion of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

Sir John Leech, Vice Chancellor, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Sir John Leech, Vice Chancellor, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Sir John Leach (1760-1834), Master of the Rolls. From an album containing portraits

Caroline (Queen of England), 1820. Creator: Robert Cooper
Caroline (Queen of England), 1820. Portrait of Queen Caroline (1768-1821), also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV

Sir Robert Gifford, His Majestys Attorney General, c1820. Creator: Thomas Wright
Sir Robert Gifford, His Majestys Attorney General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford (1779-1826)

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings, c1820. Satirical cartoon of King George IV, lampooning his excesses, with a quote from the Bible, Proverbs 31:3

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"From Hogarth's Gin Lane to Beer Street: The Evolution of Legislation" Step back in time and witness the impact on society, as depicted by renowned artist William Hogarth. In his contrasting works, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " Hogarth vividly captures the consequences of legislative decisions. Traveling further through history, we arrive at Market Hill and the former workhouse in Maldon. This site stands as a tangible reminder of early legislation aimed at addressing poverty and social welfare. Venturing northwards, Brockhall Hospital near Blackburn reveals another facet – mental health care reform. Once an imposing institution, it now symbolizes progress towards more compassionate treatment for those with mental illness. Journeying to Cheshire, we encounter Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid. Here lies evidence of the Poor Law Amendment Act's influence on workhouses across England during the 19th century – a controversial piece that sought to regulate relief for the destitute. In bustling East London, Poplar Workhouse tells its own tale. A place where desperation met hopelessness amidst dire living conditions; this workhouse exemplifies how legislative choices shaped lives within impoverished communities. Meanwhile, East End Doss House serves as a stark reminder that not all individuals found solace within institutionalized systems. These temporary shelters highlight gaps in legislation that failed to adequately address homelessness during challenging times. Heading westward into Monmouthshire and Buckinghamshire unveils two distinct Union Workhouses - Pontypool and Newport Pagnell respectively. These institutions reflect regional variations in implementing nationwide policies designed to combat poverty while grappling with local challenges. Taking inspiration from ancient Rome's Twelve Tables – one of history's earliest legal codes – legislators have long sought guidance when drafting laws that shape societies' foundations worldwide. Returning closer to home brings us face-to-face with City of London Union Infirmary along Mile End Road.